The Portland daily press., 1887-09-27
Frenchmen shot by Germans.


The following details have been received
concerning the shooting incident on the
Franco-German frontier near Raon sur
Plaine: On Saturday morning a party of
five sportsmen and four beaters were follow
Ing path on French territory, seven yards
from the frontier, when person standing
behind clump Of trees on the German side,
80 yards from the frontier, fired three shots
at them. The first bullet did not hit any
one, but the second killed one of the beat
ers named Brignon and the third severely
pil at the cavalry school.
The German officials declare that a Ger
man soldier named Kaufman, who was de-
tailed to assist the forest guards in prevent
ing poaching, fired the shots. Kaufman
aftrms that he shouted three times for the
party to halt before firing on them. He be-
lieved they were on German territory. The
sportsmen declare that they heard nothing.
The officials on both sides of the frontier
are making inquiries into the shooting.
Germany Asked to Investigate.
Premier Rouvier, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs and the Minister Of Justice have de-
cided, after conference, to send a note to
Berlin requesting the German government
In the interest of continuation of friendly
relations. to institute an inquiry into the
shooting affair on the French frontier with
out delay.
Count won Munster, the German ambassa-
DOR here, In an interview with Foreign Min
lister Flo1rens, expressed his regret at the
irontler occurrence and gave assurance that
justice would be done by the German gov
ernment.
Information from Berlin.
BERLIN, Sept. 26.-An official order has
been sent to Strasburg for adetailed report
of the frontier affair and commissaries have
gone to ascertain the exact spot where
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Count Herbert Bismarck, Secretary Of the
Foreign Ofice, has sent a friendly note to
the French embassy suggesting an early
communication of the results of the official
inquiry. The French minister Is authorized
to promise ample justice and indemnity IL
the German official be found responsible.
Trouble In the caroiInes.
MADRID, Sept 26.-Riots are reported on
the island Of Ponape, one of the Caroline
Protestant missionary. One person was
Killed. Reinforcements have been sent.
The suez Canal.
LONDON, Sept 26.-Since the failure of
the Anglo-Egyptian Convention the affair
has been left in allegiance, but now 1t is as
serted that the English government is ar
ranging for convention again, which will
include France in the deliberations between
themselves and the Sultan. This will be
somewhat Of a victory for France, and
rather humiliating concession of England
although necessary one to make. France
undoubtedly hold the guiding rein on the
Sultan's movements when Sir Henry Drum
mond Wolf, England's stately ambassador,
was urging the Turk to sign the convention
last July. The proposed convention.
political status Of the Suez canal, the settle
ment Of which the Observer admits is at the
bottom of the Anglo-Egyptian policy. This
paper, however, fears that the proposed
convention will only complicate matters and
make less advantageous terms for
England than now exist. 1t claims that it
would be far better to leave the affair in
stdtu quo, for this means, at least, possess
sion OF the situation. On the other hand the
convention can only result in the withdrawal
OF Englands troops from Egypt, and the
Observer thinks that no concessions that are
likely to be made can compensate for this
| loss Of dictat0rial power. The truth Is prob
| ably that while considerations respecting the
canal are ostensibly the primary reasons for
| the convention, IN reality they have the
least to do with England, who long ago lost
| her ruling power in this commercial enter
| prise, and no trouble is feared on this score.
| but the true motives for the settlement OF
| the yexed Egyptian question will more truly
be found in the fact that England's power in
| Africa is dreaded by France, and the latter
| forces the English government to come to
some definite basis iD the matter.
Foreign Notes.
Mr. Russell. NJ p, attempted to address a
| Unionist meeting at Plymouth last evening
/ but there was so much opposition, kissing
| and hooting, that he could not proceed. On
leaving the meeting he was hustled and as.
] saulted.
| A Strasburg manufacturer, Herr CAST, son.
| in.law of M. Buffet, formerly French prem.
| Ter, has been ordered to leave the country.
| He Is allowed two weeks for the settlement
| Of his affairs
A French fishing boat was sunk by col
| lision in the English channel, yesterday, and
| eighteen drowned.
The Austrian field marshal Archduke
| John, has been suspended from the army
| No reason is given. The suspension has
| caused great surprise, as the archduke was
considered one Of the ablest generals in the
| army.
1t Is officially stated in Constantinople that
| the Bismarck-Kalnocky interview did moi
| result In favor of a settlement of the BulQa
| rian question, Connt Kalnoky not concur
ring with Bismarck views as to the remoya
| of Prince Ferdinand
Parliamentary elections In Sweden assur,
an absolute majority of free traders.
1t Is reported that NJ. Grevy will soon re
sign the presidency Of the French republic